]]>Scott Neuman'Torture Report': A Closer Look At When And What President Bush KnewA Senate investigation says President George W. Bush was not briefed on the specifics of how the CIA interrogated terrorism suspects until four years into the program. Bush denies that.Tue, 16 Dec 2014 13:58:00 -0500http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/12/16/369876047/torture-report-a-closer-look-at-when-and-what-president-bush-knew?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=presidentbush
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/12/16/369876047/torture-report-a-closer-look-at-when-and-what-president-bush-knewA Senate investigation says President George W. Bush was not briefed on the specifics of how the CIA interrogated terrorism suspects until four years into the program. Bush denies that.

]]>Eyder PeraltaMiss Beazley, Former First Dog, Keeper Of Bush Cats, DiesGeorge and Laura Bush said even though Barney received all the attention, Miss Beazley "never held a grudge against him."Sat, 17 May 2014 15:42:00 -0400http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/05/17/313449742/miss-beazley-former-first-dog-keeper-of-bush-cats-dies?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=presidentbush
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/05/17/313449742/miss-beazley-former-first-dog-keeper-of-bush-cats-diesGeorge and Laura Bush said even though Barney received all the attention, Miss Beazley "never held a grudge against him."

]]>Eyder Peralta5 Takeaways From The Equal Pay DebateWhile Republicans launched some effective counterattacks on the equal pay issue, keep in mind the White House is making a political case to voters — not a statistical argument to economists.Fri, 11 Apr 2014 17:06:00 -0400http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2014/04/11/301846947/five-takeways-from-the-pay-equity-debate?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=presidentbush
http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2014/04/11/301846947/five-takeways-from-the-pay-equity-debateWhile Republicans launched some effective counterattacks on the equal pay issue, keep in mind the White House is making a political case to voters — not a statistical argument to economists.

]]>Frank JamesGas Exports Debate Makes Better Domestic Politics Than GeopoliticsNot everyone agrees that more U.S. natural gas exports would be an effective lever against Russian President Vladimir Putin.Mon, 10 Mar 2014 18:08:00 -0400http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2014/03/10/288745959/gas-exports-debate-makes-better-domestic-politics-than-geopolitics?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=presidentbush
http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2014/03/10/288745959/gas-exports-debate-makes-better-domestic-politics-than-geopoliticsNot everyone agrees that more U.S. natural gas exports would be an effective lever against Russian President Vladimir Putin.

]]>Frank JamesWednesday Morning Political MixThe shutdown and debt-ceiling fights appear to be merging... the hardline conservatives driving the House GOP leadership believe they are winning... It's Colorado Springs, not the Washington, DC area, with the largest percentage of its workforce receiving federal paychecks.Wed, 02 Oct 2013 07:19:00 -0400http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2013/10/01/228298787/wednesday-morning-political-mix?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=presidentbush
http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2013/10/01/228298787/wednesday-morning-political-mixThe shutdown and debt-ceiling fights appear to be merging... the hardline conservatives driving the House GOP leadership believe they are winning... It's Colorado Springs, not the Washington, DC area, with the largest percentage of its workforce receiving federal paychecks.

]]>Frank JamesSomething Was Missing From The March On Washington AnniversaryThe hulking marble presence of the first Republican president, Abraham Lincoln, didn't really make up for the lack of a living, breathing GOP official. Not one spoke at the "Let Freedom Ring" event at the Lincoln Memorial, site of King's 1963 speech, though some were invited.Wed, 28 Aug 2013 20:55:00 -0400http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2013/08/28/216580613/something-was-missing-from-the-march-on-washington-anniversary?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=presidentbush
http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2013/08/28/216580613/something-was-missing-from-the-march-on-washington-anniversaryThe hulking marble presence of the first Republican president, Abraham Lincoln, didn't really make up for the lack of a living, breathing GOP official. Not one spoke at the "Let Freedom Ring" event at the Lincoln Memorial, site of King's 1963 speech, though some were invited.

]]>Frank JamesWatchdogs Not Celebrating Obama Group's Switch On Big DonorsOrganizing for Action, which was formed from the Obama for America campaign committee to promote the president's second-term agenda, now says it won't take money from corporations or PACS. Critics say they'll believe it when they see it.Thu, 07 Mar 2013 18:08:00 -0500http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2013/03/07/173748542/watchdogs-not-celebrating-obama-groups-switch-on-big-donors?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=presidentbush
http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2013/03/07/173748542/watchdogs-not-celebrating-obama-groups-switch-on-big-donorsOrganizing for Action, which was formed from the Obama for America campaign committee to promote the president's second-term agenda, now says it won't take money from corporations or PACS. Critics say they'll believe it when they see it.

]]>Frank JamesObama And Romney Respond To Sandy With Election (And Katrina) In MindAt a time when both presidential campaigns would typically be hitting all the swing states, some were off limits owing to Hurricane Sandy. Still, with only a week left before the election, the campaigns both had to find ways to continue their efforts while heeding Hurricane Katrina's lessons.Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:17:00 -0400http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/10/29/163862168/obama-and-romney-respond-to-sandy-with-election-and-katrina-in-mind?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=presidentbush
http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/10/29/163862168/obama-and-romney-respond-to-sandy-with-election-and-katrina-in-mindAt a time when both presidential campaigns would typically be hitting all the swing states, some were off limits owing to Hurricane Sandy. Still, with only a week left before the election, the campaigns both had to find ways to continue their efforts while heeding Hurricane Katrina's lessons.

]]>Frank JamesFacts Got Twisted Again In Last DebateThe biggest "whopper" involved Mitt Romney's claim that President Obama went on an "apology tour." But the president is also getting some dings for stretching some truths.Tue, 23 Oct 2012 00:05:00 -0400http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/10/22/163442153/facts-got-bent-again-in-last-debate?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=presidentbush
http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/10/22/163442153/facts-got-bent-again-in-last-debateThe biggest "whopper" involved Mitt Romney's claim that President Obama went on an "apology tour." But the president is also getting some dings for stretching some truths.

]]>Mark MemmottChicago Teachers' Strike Forces Obama To Steer Carefully Between Two AlliesThe Obama administration and the president's Chicago-based re-election campaign are trying to minimize the risks of offending teachers and union members by carefully navigating the tricky waters between Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the striking teachers.Tue, 11 Sep 2012 16:50:00 -0400http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/09/11/160962786/chicago-teachers-strike-forces-obama-to-steer-carefully-between-two-allies?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=presidentbush
http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/09/11/160962786/chicago-teachers-strike-forces-obama-to-steer-carefully-between-two-alliesThe Obama administration and the president's Chicago-based re-election campaign are trying to minimize the risks of offending teachers and union members by carefully navigating the tricky waters between Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the striking teachers.

]]>Frank JamesLittle Election-Year Incentive For Obama Or Romney To Join Gun Debate The Second Amendment remains off limits for many politicians, with even those favoring gun control unlikely to bring it up in an election year. But long-term shifts in U.S. demographics and culture could lead to changes in the gun-rights versus gun control debate in coming decades.Mon, 23 Jul 2012 17:40:00 -0400http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/07/23/157230177/little-election-year-incentive-for-obama-or-romney-to-join-gun-debate?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=presidentbush
http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/07/23/157230177/little-election-year-incentive-for-obama-or-romney-to-join-gun-debateThe Second Amendment remains off limits for many politicians, with even those favoring gun control unlikely to bring it up in an election year. But long-term shifts in U.S. demographics and culture could lead to changes in the gun-rights versus gun control debate in coming decades.

]]>Frank James'Obamneycare' Revisited: Tax Penalties Most Similar Part, Expert Says The Supreme Court's upholding of President Obama's health care law has led to its re-emergence as a campaign issue. That makes it a good time to look at the similarities and differences between Obama's law and the one signed into law by Mitt Romney when he was Massachusetts' governor.Thu, 05 Jul 2012 13:01:00 -0400http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/07/05/156302382/obamneycare-revisited-tax-penalties-most-similar-part-expert-says?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=presidentbush
http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/07/05/156302382/obamneycare-revisited-tax-penalties-most-similar-part-expert-saysThe Supreme Court's upholding of President Obama's health care law has led to its re-emergence as a campaign issue. That makes it a good time to look at the similarities and differences between Obama's law and the one signed into law by Mitt Romney when he was Massachusetts' governor.

]]>Liz HalloranObama's Supreme Court Health Care Victory Hard To OverstatePresident Obama's big victory on the law so identified with him that it's called "Obamacare" means he can campaign more boldly on the law as a major achievement. He also won't have to counter claims that he wasted the first years of his presidency.Thu, 28 Jun 2012 12:18:00 -0400http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/06/28/155914563/obamas-supreme-court-health-care-victory-hard-to-overstate?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=presidentbush
http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/06/28/155914563/obamas-supreme-court-health-care-victory-hard-to-overstatePresident Obama's big victory on the law so identified with him that it's called "Obamacare" means he can campaign more boldly on the law as a major achievement. He also won't have to counter claims that he wasted the first years of his presidency.